Henri Brooks not sorry about racially charged comments Commissioner Henri Brooks defended the controversial comments she made last week and is not apologizing for them.
What Part Does Politics Play In The Henri Brooks … The Shelby County commissioner and juvenile court clerk candidate set off a firestorm by comparing the struggles of blacks to Hispanics.
Civil Rights Law At Center Of Commissioner’s Comments … Brooks wanted to prevent Memphis company from doing roofing work because it hired all Hispanic employees.
Group Compares Commissioner Henri Brooks To Malcolm … Black leaders say don’t focus on the personality and dismiss the principle
African-American Community Leaders: Radio Host Made … They are asking the radio host to leave his job and apologize, but they are not asking for Brooks to resign.
Henri Brooks Constituents Speak About Her Racial … They’re fired up about her racially charged comments at a commissioners meeting
NAACP, Latino Memphis Refuse To Comment On Racially … So many people are talking about a commissioner’s racially charged comments that the NAACP and Latino Memphis called a press conference to come together on the issue.
Commissioner Henri Brooks Stands By Racially Charged … Henri Brooks told a Hispanic man not to compare his struggles as a minority to those of African-Americans
Some Say Commissioner Henri Brooks Caught In Racist … Shelby County Commissioner Henri Books is at the center of a firestorm again over comments about race
County Commission Approves AutoZone Deal This follows the previous agreement by the Memphis City Council to purchase the park
County Commission Committee Passes Recommendation … There will be more discussion about the recommendation in the coming days. The full commission will vote on it soon.
